petitio principiiPronunciation: /pɪˌtɪʃɪəʊ prɪnˈsɪpɪʌɪ, prɪŋˈkɪp-/Definition of petitio principii noun Logic a fallacy in which a conclusion is taken for granted in the premises; begging the question. Origin:Latin, literally 'laying claim to a principle'petitio principii in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of petitio principii in the US English dictionary
